Organization

Sentience Institute

Research nonprofit investigating animal sentience and welfare to inform ethical policy and reduce suffering.

Type
ngo
Founded
2017
HQ
Berkeley, United States

Sentience Institute is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to studying animal sentience and developing evidence-based approaches to reducing animal suffering. The organization conducts research on the capacity for suffering across different species and produces reports and policy recommendations aimed at improving animal welfare. It focuses on bridging the gap between scientific understanding of animal consciousness and practical policy implementation.

Last updated 31 August 2026